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Top 10 Free things to do in Tokyo

Touring  Tokyo is a mind-blowing experience, which can also blow your budget. However, there is an abundance of things to do and see in Tokyo that don鈥檛 cost a single coin. From gardens and temples to contemporary art, sumo practice, and a world-famous fish market.

Therefore this article details a list of Tokyo’s best free attractions which you can do while in Tokyo. They include the following;

1. Walk to the Rainbow to Odaiba

This island of reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay is linked to the city by the Rainbow Bridge, which is illuminated in its eponymous colors come nightfall. Walk over the 798m-long (2618ft) single-span suspension bridge to Odaiba, an uber-modern commercial district, where you can sunbathe on an artificial beach (weather permitting), see a Statue of Liberty replica and gaze upon a larger-than-life Gundam statue.

2. Learn the history of the Yebisu Beer Museum

The Yebisu Beer Museum is run by one of Japan鈥檚 largest brewers, it covers the history of beer in Japan, including displays of cool vintage posters and bottles. Tastings sadly aren鈥檛 free, but a serving here is only 楼400 ($3.80). After you鈥檝e had a tipple, head to the 38th floor of the adjacent Yebisu Garden Tower for free views of the down.

3. Visit the most bizarre museums 

Meguro Parasitological Museum, By Laika ac from USA –

Tokyo also has some of the most bizarre museums in the world, and in a bid to attract curious eyes, many offer free admission. The Meguro Parasitology Museum, thought to be the only institution of its kind globally, displays a range of eldritch parasites suspended in formaldehyde-filled casings. The Rainbow Sewerage Museum delves into the engineering feats necessary to flush excrement from the world鈥檚 most populous metropolis 鈥� interactive exhibitions included. For coin collectors and enthusiasts, head to the Bank of Japan Currency Museum, which is (ironically) also free. Or check out the Advertising Museum Tokyo, where montage displays of old ads illuminate the visual history of commerce in Japan over the last century or so.

4. Visit the exhibitions at 3331 Arts Chiyoda

3331 Arts Chiyoda is an art center that was built by refurbishing the former Rensei Junior High School, a Chiyoda City public school. Since 2010, it has served as both an artistic hub for anyone wanting to create, as well as a relaxing and open space for the community. Year after year, 3331 Arts Chiyoda has held countless programs including exhibitions, events, and workshops spanning fields beyond contemporary art from architecture and design to performing arts and local history and culture.

5. Take a tour of the National Diet

The National Diet is Japan’s bicameral parliament. It is composed of a lower house, called the House of Representatives, and an upper house, the House of Councilors  Both houses are directly elected under a parallel voting system. In addition to passing laws, the Diet is formally responsible for selecting the Prime Minister. The Diet was first convened as the Imperial Diet in 1890 under the Meiji Constitution and took its current form in 1947 upon the adoption of the post-war constitution. Both houses meet in the National Diet Building in Nagatach艒, Chiyoda, Tokyo.

6. Climb Mt Takao

Mount Takao as seen from the ESE in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. By Ans ~ jawiki at Japanese

 Mt Takao is located deep in the west Tokyo suburbs, it is a 599m-tall (1965ft) peak topped by an observation area, beer garden, and Buddhist Temple. There are several walking trails to the top, all of which are manageable with a moderate level of fitness. Head during the Koyo (autumn leaves) season for the best views 鈥� but be prepared for crowds. 

7. Visit one of Tokyo’s parks and gardens

Beautiful foliage and horticultural skills can be admired in Tokyo鈥檚 traditional gardens. Free-to-enter gardens include those attached to the Hotel New Otani in Akasaka and the Hotel Chinzanso, as well as the lush grounds of Happ艒-en, near Shirokanedai Station. Tokyo also has excellent public parks, from Ueno-Koen in the north to Inokashira-k艒en in Kichijoji, where the not-free-to-enter Studio Ghibli Museum is also located. Said parks are prime spots for joining beer-fueled hanami (flower-watching) parties during the spring cherry blossom season.

8. Walk the forest of Meiji-Jingu

9. Visit the Godzilla

Fans of kaiju which is the Japanese monster flick will want to pay their respects to the giant Godzilla that lords over the Hotel Gracery Shinjuku. Amateur videographers should head down between noon and 8 pm when Godzilla belts out thunderous roars on the hour. While you鈥檙e here, wander around the electrified Kabukicho neighborhood, Tokyo’s red-light district, or head to nearby Golden Gai, a warren of Showa-period alleyways housing hundreds of shoebox bars.

10. Visit Design Festa

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Design Festa is a multidisciplinary celebration of everything from painting to performance art, with up to 12,000 artists and creatives participating in each event. This happens twice a year at Tokyo Big Sigh.

This gallery is the festival鈥檚 permanent outpost, open throughout the year with 71 exhibition rooms and spaces to explore. With a unique concept of allowing artists to display and sell their works without any commission fee, the exhibitions here are a constantly changing roster. There鈥檚 also a bar and caf茅 on-site, featuring more art on the walls.